Supervisor, Engineering

Stryker NV Operations Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in Cork is seeking an experienced professional to lead and develop a team in a regulated manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include coaching, performance management, and driving continuous improvements. Candidates should have a Level 8 degree in Engineering or Science and at least 4 years of relevant experience, particularly in GMP/FDA regulated settings.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in a team-based regulated manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of GMP/FDA regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers towards specific objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team with real-time coaching.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and manufacturing loss improvements.
• Develop or identify new work processes for optimizing resources.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Management

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Level 8 degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

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This position is ideal for an experienced professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical, hands-on problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. At our Neurovascular facility in Model Farm Road, you’ll play a key role in leading and developing your team—offering real-time coaching, supporting technical development, and maintaining high standards of quality and output.

Responsibilities

1. Actively participate in day-to-day leadership of the business unit, and contribute to the Engineering team, driving engagement activities.
2. People and Performance Management: Coach and mentor the engineering group.
3. Resource Management
4. Lead continuous improvement activities.
5. Drive Manufacturing Loss improvements within the value stream.
6. Address quality issues by developing and implementing processes to improve department performance, supporting manufacturing through process defect analysis and improvements using Quality System tools.
7. Develop or identify new work processes and optimize the utilization of human and material resources.
8. Support the delivery of the Business Unit’s KPIs.
9. Oversee the development of operational standards for capacity evaluation, budget planning, and operational measures (KPIs).
10. Continuously improve business performance by providing technical solutions to operational issues.
11. Lead technology development and application within manufacturing processes.
12. Support capital acquisition activities, including equipment specification, contract negotiation, installation, and validation.
13. Provide out-of-hours support as required.
14. Coordinate with Area Team Leads, Manufacturing Engineers, and Senior Engineers on process and equipment issues.
15. Work with Team Leads and Technicians to plan equipment maintenance to minimize production impact.
16. Understand critical equipment availability metrics, including planned and unplanned downtime.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• Level 8 degree in Engineering or Science.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in a team-based regulated manufacturing environment, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of GMP/FDA regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Strong understanding of operations and their impacts.
• High PC skills.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers towards specific objectives.
• Above-average emotional intelligence.
• Flexible with strong project management skills.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, results-driven team environment.